Mahi-mahi vs Peacock Bass
Coryphaena hippurus в сравнении с Cichla temensis
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coryphaena hippurus | Cichla temensis |
| Отряд | Carangiformes | Cichliformes |
| Семейство | Coryphaenidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 210,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 40,0 kg | 12,7 kg |
| Окраска | Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death. | Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump. |
Habitat & Environment
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-85m | — |
| Ареал обитания | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline … | Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large … |
| Среда обитания | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range … |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Mahi-mahi | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Mahi-mahi
Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.
Peacock Bass
Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.
Species Overview
Mahi-mahi
The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.
Peacock Bass
The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.